Indian Visa Photo — 2×2 Inch, VFS Global Compliant
Get an Indian visa photo (51×51mm, 2×2 inch, plain white background) online. Required for Indian e-Visa, tourist visa, business visa and OCI card applications through VFS Global and Indian embassies worldwide.
Photo requirements
- Size: 51×51mm (2×2 inches) — square format
- Background: Plain white — no patterns or off-white shades
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open looking straight at camera
- Glasses: Not allowed
- Standard: VFS Global / Indian Embassy compliant — accepted for e-Visa and sticker visa applications
Why Smart Passport Photo
- ✅ Free preview before you pay — see the result first
- ✅ Accepted by VFS Global application centres in the UK, US, Australia and worldwide
- ✅ AI enforces pure white background automatically
- ✅ Free retake or refund if VFS or the Indian Embassy rejects the photo
- ✅ Works for Indian e-Visa, tourist, business, student and OCI card applications
- ✅ ₹349 one-off, no subscription
- ✅ Photo deleted from our servers within 24 hours
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How it works
- 1. Stand in front of a plain white or light wall. Use your phone's rear camera at eye level, around 1m away. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and no glasses.
- 2. Upload your photo. Our AI replaces the background with pure white and checks the 51×51mm square crop, head size, expression and lighting.
- 3. Review the free preview. Retake for free if anything needs adjusting.
- 4. Download your photo and use it for your VFS Global online application or bring printed copies to your visa appointment.
Official resources
For the official specification, see Indian e-Visa official portal. Smart Passport Photo is an independent service and is not affiliated with any government body.
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Frequently asked questions
What size is an Indian visa photo?
Indian visa photos must be 51×51mm (2×2 inches) — a square format, unlike the rectangular format used for Indian passports (35×45mm). This square spec is required for all Indian visa types including tourist, business, student, employment and OCI card applications. A 35×45mm passport photo is not accepted for visa applications.
What background is required for an Indian visa photo?
A plain white background is required. Off-white, cream or light grey are not accepted for Indian visa applications. Our AI automatically replaces whatever is behind you with pure white.
Can I use my Indian passport photo for a visa application?
No — Indian visa photos require a different size (51×51mm square) compared to Indian passport photos (35×45mm rectangular). You'll need a separate square-format photo for visa applications, even if your passport photo was taken recently.
How do I apply for an Indian e-Visa from the UK?
Visit the official Indian e-Visa portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in) and complete the application form. You'll need to upload a digital photo meeting the 51×51mm specification (file size under 1MB, JPEG format). Our download is optimised for this. For sticker visas, contact the Indian High Commission in London or apply through VFS Global.